Reward for information in dog's death increases

Published: Friday, December 21, 2012 at 5:59 p.m.

Last Modified: Friday, December 21, 2012 at 6:01 p.m.

Many people have offered to match the $300 from an anonymous donor to be used as a reward for information leading to an arrest in the case of a Dachshund skinned alive.

An anonymous donor offered the $300 reward on Thursday, and since then business owners and individuals have expressed interest in providing money to be used for a reward, Gadsden Police Capt. Regina May said.

As of Friday afternoon, the reward fund had grown to $700.

The 9-year-old Dachshund named Skip was found dead on the morning of Dec. 10 in an alley behind a home on West Tuscaloosa Avenue in Alabama City, Gadsden Police Sgt. Mike Hooks said.

The dog was tied in the backyard of a residence and was there about 3 a.m., Hooks said. It was found in the alley after daybreak.

The dog appeared to have been skinned alive, Hooks said.

Its remains were taken to a veterinarian, who determined the injuries were not done by animals.

Anyone who wishes to make a contribution to be used for the reward can make a donation at the police department’s records division on First Street. Donations can remain anonymous.

Anyone who has any information about the case is asked to contact the Gadsden Police detectives division at 256-549-4630 or police dispatch at 256-549-4500. For more information about making a donation to be used for the reward, contact records division at 256-549-4500.

<p>Many people have offered to match the $300 from an anonymous donor to be used as a reward for information leading to an arrest in the case of a Dachshund skinned alive.</p><p>An anonymous donor offered the $300 reward on Thursday, and since then business owners and individuals have expressed interest in providing money to be used for a reward, Gadsden Police Capt. Regina May said.</p><p>As of Friday afternoon, the reward fund had grown to $700.</p><p>The 9-year-old Dachshund named Skip was found dead on the morning of Dec. 10 in an alley behind a home on West Tuscaloosa Avenue in Alabama City, Gadsden Police Sgt. Mike Hooks said.</p><p>The dog was tied in the backyard of a residence and was there about 3 a.m., Hooks said. It was found in the alley after daybreak.</p><p>The dog appeared to have been skinned alive, Hooks said.</p><p>Its remains were taken to a veterinarian, who determined the injuries were not done by animals.</p><p>Anyone who wishes to make a contribution to be used for the reward can make a donation at the police department's records division on First Street. Donations can remain anonymous.</p><p>Anyone who has any information about the case is asked to contact the Gadsden Police detectives division at 256-549-4630 or police dispatch at 256-549-4500. For more information about making a donation to be used for the reward, contact records division at 256-549-4500.</p>